By cycling to work last year I kept 19.4x15.5= 300.7 pounds of CO2 out of the atmosphere.

There are approximately 3,500 calories in a pounds.

By cycling to work last year I lost 25,857/3500= 7.39 pounds from just the commuting.

Pretty amazing stuff once I break it all down like that. And dont forget the other benefits that cant be calculated like stress reduction, fitness and straight out enjoyment. I also didnt need a gym membership.

For 2010 my goal is to beat the previous year and considering that I am starting a month earlier than last year, I am on track to do it.

Todays stats for the ride in: 14.18miles at 15.9mph. Slow in comparision, but the season is just getting started for me. I should be back to my usual speeds and times in a month or so.

I used to live in the burbs here in Phoenix Arizona, but the stress and cost of the commute to work was killing me, which is why I moved downtown, where I now have the luxury of walking to work. I will never commute again in my life. It just isn't worth it.